Many moons ago, a laboratory was established in the basement of the Bell Tree Manor as part of an investigation into reports concerning paranormal activity in The Woods. As you navigate the lab, cluttered with complicated equipment and corrosive chemicals, your eyes fall upon a particular door:
Your laboratory key fits the lock. Despite no one there to scold you, you take the lone white lab coat—marked with ominous pink stains that you would rather not think about—and a pair of plastic goggles from the hook next to the door and put them on. The sight beyond the door takes your breath away - or perhaps it is the sudden drop in temperature that is to blame. Shelves upon shelves of jars fill the room ceiling to floor, each one containing specimens preserved in formaldehyde. As you walk between the aisles, you stop now and then to get a closer look at some of the more peculiar oddities. Some contain creatures you have never even seen before! At the far end of the Wet Room, you come across a fume hood. Inside there is an empty jar waiting to be filled. It is time to add your own contribution to the Bell Tree Manor's wet specimen collection.
Hosts
This event will be co-hosted by Chris and Mick. Both will be able to accept your entries and answer any questions you might have. Any private enquiries about the event should be made via a group conversation with both hosts in order to ensure consistency across responses.
Task
This is a physical craft event where you will create your own spooky wet specimen jars.
Instructions
- Acquire a jar with a lid (this can be a mason jar, an empty peanut butter jar, etc).
- Pick the item(s) you wish to use and place them inside the jar.
- Fill the jar using a mixture of water and food colouring to achieve the desired colour.
- Snap a photograph of your jar alongside a name card with your TBT username clearly written on it and upload it to this thread by 11:59pm EST on Sunday the 31st of October 2021.
- To be eligible to be nominated for a Halloween Favourite your entry must be submitted by the earlier deadline of 2:59pm EST on Sunday the 31st of October 2021.
Rules
- Entries must be made by you.
- You may use craft supplies and pre-existing items.
- Entries must fit an autumn or Halloween theme.
- No collaborative projects.
- No digital projects.
- A reasonable amount of effort should be put into your creations. Submissions that appear rushed or made as a joke won't be accepted.
- All entries submitted are final. Please do not edit your entry after submission unless asked to by a staff member.
- Your username must be visible somewhere in your submission.
- Keep all creations appropriate. A little gore is okay given the nature of the event, but no adult or hateful content.
How to Submit
Submit your photograph of your entry with your name card by posting it in this thread by 11:59pm EST on Sunday the 31st of October 2021.
However, please note that to be eligible to be nominated for a Halloween Favourite your entry must be submitted by the earlier deadline of 2:59pm EST on Sunday the 31st of October 2021.
Prizes
Participation:
- 30 Haunted Coins
- 1 Golden Haunted Coin
Halloween Favourites:
- 1st Place: 40 Haunted Coins
- 2nd Place: 30 Haunted Coins
- 3rd Place: 20 Haunted Coins
- 4th Place: 10 Haunted Coins
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How will the Halloween Favourites be decided?
A. The staff will review and nominate entries to go to a community poll. Only entries submitted by 2:59pm EST on Sunday the 31st of October 2021 will be eligible for nomination.
Q. Can I draw my jar instead?
A. This is a physical craft event so drawings will not be accepted.
Q. Does it need to be Animal Crossing themed?
A. It does not to be related to Animal Crossing.
Q. Does it have to be a jar?
A. Yes. We are quite lenient on the type of jar you can use, as long as it is indeed a jar!
Q. Can I decorate the outside of my jar?
A. A little bit, yes, but we still need to be able to clearly see the contents of your jar.
Q. Do I have to fill the jar with liquid?
A. Yes, so please do not put anything inside the jar that you fear getting damaged.
Q. Can I use plain water?
A. No, you cannot use plain water. If you do not have food colouring you are welcome to use other means to colour the liquid such as squash, bleeding markers, etc.
I came across a jar of a friend of pascal
